Asset Protection
You need a permit to do any work on, or next to, a Council road. This includes the area from your front fence line to the opposite property's fence line. This is to limit the cost to the rate payer and ensure that any damage caused is rectified by those responsible.
Protected assets include:
- footpaths—sealed and gravel
- nature strips—grass or dirt
- trees
- kerb and channel
- open table drains—grassed/unsealed drainage
- storm water drainage pits
- utility pits
- signs and guide posts
- road surface—sealed or unsealed.
Works could include:
- construction of a driveway
- connection to Council’s storm water drains
- building construction
- excavation or alteration of a road, footpath or drain
- temporary storage of materials on the road reserve.
Standard notes and drawings
Standard notes and drawings provide more information about our design standards.
Apply for a permit
Fill in your preferred form:
For paper-based forms, send it with the appropriate fees, bonds and public liability certificate of currency, to PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444.
You cannot start the works until we issue your permit.
If you have any questions or would like more information, call us on (03) 5422 0333.
Fees
Application fees
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Nature of Works
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Type
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Fees
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Enter a building site (including any construction on a property)
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A
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$583
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Occupy road/footpath for works
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B
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$583
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Temporary storage of material on road reserve
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C
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$583
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New vehicle crossing/repair/widen/remove
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D
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$431
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Stormwater/water/sewer connections
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E
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$431
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Access site from point other than a vehicle crossing
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F
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$583
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Fees valid for 2025-26 financial year and are reviewed annually.
Bonds
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Bond
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Amount
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Residential Bond
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$750
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Commercial Bond
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$1,200
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Any works being conducted for a business are considered Commercial and Commercial Bond amounts may be revised after the application has been received. This is determined by the size of the works.
The bond will be refunded to the dedicated bank account noted in the Asset Protection Permit application after the works are completed, and Council Officer/s have inspected and determined that all works have occurred as per the Asset Protection Permit and no damage has occurred to Council’s infrastructure.
Terms and Conditions
- Commencing work: work shall not commence until a permit is issued, except in the case of an emergency. Before excavating, check for underground services by visiting dialbeforeyoudig.com.au or phoning 1100.
- Existing vegetation/trees: all existing vegetation/trees are recognised by Council as an important and valuable asset for the community and the environment. If vegetation/trees are approved to be removed, the additional cost of replacement/compensation will be advised. Any removal of vegetation/trees without approval, or damage to vegetation which in the opinion of Council will detrimentally affect the life of vegetation/trees, will result in forfeiture of the bond held by Council and may incur enforcement action and financial penalties.
- Vehicle crossing construction: crossings are to be a minimum of 10m from any intersection, 1m from any power pole, sign or service pit, and an absolute minimum of 3m from any street tree. New crossings must be sealed when connecting to a sealed road. Second crossovers are approved on a case by case basis and may be refused.
- Public liability insurance: a copy of public liability certificate of currency for the contractor carrying out the works or relevant information must be supplied with your application.
- Return of Bond/Damage to Council assets: damage to Council assets is the responsibility of the permit holder to rectify. If this is not done as instructed, Council reserves the right to undertake all rectification works and will deduct the costs from the bond paid. Council will also seek to recover any further costs if the bond amount paid does not cover the rectification costs. This includes any damage caused by service authorities during the works.